Each Countryman BGA T is a rugged roof prism waterproof binocular offering all the
advantages of an internal focusing design so
popular with today's wildlife observer.
All models provide a high level of viewing
quality with good levels of light
transmission, definition and colour contrast.
Product features include:
• Nitrogen gas filled waterproof construction
to eliminate problems of condensation
and rain penetration (3m depth)
• Fully multi-coated optics
• Large dia. long eyerelief eyepieces that
deliver full field of view with spectacles
• Close focus to under 4 metres
[2.5m on 10x42 models]
• Twist type retractable eyecup assembly
• Fully rubber armoured body
• Wide band focusing
• Tripod adapter socket
• 10 year guarantee
All models are fully compatible with the
Opticron 2.5x UTA
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Author
JoeF Active Member
Registered: June 2007 Location: Near Staithes in North Yorkshire Posts: 33
Review Date: Wed 6, June, 2007
Would you recommend it? Yes |
Total Spent: £240.00| Rating: 9
Strengths:
Bright clear image in a handy format.
Weaknesses:
Some edge of field distortion and case on the small side
I bought the 10x50 for astronomy and general wildlife use. The images are bright and crisp, for example the phases of Venus are visible from gibbous through to crescent, Saturns moon Titan is easily visible and shows the correct colour, while Jupiters disk and 4 moons are an easy catch. Many fainter globular clusters and galaxies are also possible with M81 & M82 being a particularly fine sight. As might be expected, they also excel at wildlife watching at dusk or under a full moon, and are a joy to use at any other time.
Sadly there is some edge of field distortion (and blurryness at the edges) but this is only really noticable when looking into thickets of branches. There is also some chromic aberation, but you would expect this and it is not overly obtrusive. Note this should not really be taken as critisism of a pair of mid range binos like these, it is to come as close as possible to overcoming these two problems that people pay 4 figure sums for top of the range sets.
The design is slim and simple but offers an excellent grip, these are very easy to use single handed which following an incident after I purchased mine has proved to be essential.
The only real downside are the supplied accessories. While the neckstrap is good the case is just too small to fit when the eyecups are extended. The supplied objective lens caps are also no good while the binos are in use, although Opticron do offer alternatives. Also bear in mind you need a separate tripod adaptor if you wish to mount them.
All in all a fine pair of mid range binos with good optical performance. Mine go just about everywhere now.
------------------------------ If you wish to see you must first learn to walk unseen.
